How far is Bristol, PA from Northumberland, PA?
The driving distance from Bristol, PA to Northumberland, PA is about 150.2 miles (241.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 115.9 miles (186.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 07m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers
Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bristol and Northumberland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol and Northumberland.
-
1
Start on the route
48 m · 14 sec
-
2
Turn right onto Washington Street
154 m · 28 sec · Washington Street
-
3
Turn left onto Wood Street
742 ft · 38 sec · Wood Street
-
4
Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue
1 km · 2 min · Jefferson Avenue
-
5
At the end of the road, turn right onto Beaver Street
852 ft · 31 sec · Beaver Street
-
6
Turn slight right onto Bristol Pike
1 km · 1 min · Bristol Pike
-
7
Turn left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
3187 ft · 1 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
-
8
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Philadelphia, Harrisburg
2266 ft · 1 min
-
9
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
1.2 mi · 2 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
-
10
Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike
22.2 mi · 25 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
-
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 476: Chester, Allentown
783 ft · 19 sec
-
12
Keep slight right to continue on I 476 North: Allentown
1642 ft · 40 sec
-
13
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
36.7 mi · 39 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
-
14
Take the exit slight right toward I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisburg
1 mi · 3 min
-
15
Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway
-
16
Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
21.7 mi · 27 min · William Penn Highway
-
17
Take the exit slight right toward PA 61 North: Pottsville
869 ft · 25 sec
-
18
Keep slight right to continue on PA 61 North: Pottsville
1529 ft · 44 sec
-
19
Merge slight left onto Pottsville Pike
2.4 mi · 3 min · Pottsville Pike
-
20
Continue on Centre Turnpike
10.6 mi · 13 min · Centre Turnpike
-
21
Continue on Route 61 South
3 mi · 4 min · Route 61 South
-
22
Continue on Pottsville Boulevard
1434 ft · 18 sec · Pottsville Boulevard
-
23
Continue on South Claude A. Lord Boulevard
797 ft · 21 sec · South Claude A. Lord Boulevard
-
24
Turn left onto Mauch Chunk Street
563 ft · 11 sec · Mauch Chunk Street
-
25
At the end of the road, turn right onto South Centre Street
2134 ft · 39 sec · South Centre Street
-
26
Turn left onto West Market Street
2.3 mi · 5 min · West Market Street
-
27
Continue on Pottsville Minersville Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Pottsville Minersville Highway
-
28
At the end of the road, turn left onto East Sunbury Street
1.2 km · 1 min · East Sunbury Street
-
29
Continue on Sunbury Road
9.4 mi · 11 min · Sunbury Road
-
30
Continue on Fairgrounds Road
2.2 mi · 2 min · Fairgrounds Road
-
31
Continue on Locust Gap Highway
1810 ft · 43 sec · Locust Gap Highway
-
32
Continue on Locust Gap Highway
11.1 mi · 13 min · Locust Gap Highway
-
33
Continue on South Market Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · South Market Street
-
34
Turn left onto West Valley Avenue
2.3 mi · 3 min · West Valley Avenue
-
35
Turn right
11.4 mi · 13 min
-
36
At the end of the road, turn right onto North Front Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Front Street
-
37
Turn left onto Bridge Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Bridge Avenue
-
38
Continue on King Street
535 ft · 17 sec · King Street
-
39
Turn right onto Water Street
569 ft · 19 sec · Water Street
-
40
Turn left onto Orange Street
1627 ft · 1 min · Orange Street
-
41
Turn left onto 3rd Street
152 m · 22 sec · 3rd Street
-
42
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bristol and Northumberland.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
36.7 mi · 00h 39m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Rain Showers leaving Bristol and Chance Rain Showers near Northumberland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bristol to Northumberland?
The road trip is about 150.2 miles (241.8 km) and usually takes 03h 07m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Weisenberg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.1 miles from Bristol and 75.2 miles from Northumberland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 115.9 miles (186.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:44 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.66 one way or $43.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Bristol and Chance Rain Showers near Northumberland.
Stop Ideas Near Weisenberg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Weisenberg.
White Haven, PA
Exton
Paoli
Downingtown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Northumberland. Straight-line distance: 115.92 mi (186.55 km).
#1 Bristol
The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 53,311 |
| Coordinates | 40.1006700, -74.8518300 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Northumberland
Borough in western Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 3,570 |
| Coordinates | 40.8917500, -76.7974700 |
| Altitude | 154 |
| Country | United States |
End: Northumberland (-76.79747, 40.89175)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 242 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 52m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $21.66 | $43.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $24.37 | $48.75 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $26.26 | $52.51 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $31.69 | $63.39 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 19, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.